Faculty Recruitment/Workload

T.C.A. Sec. 49-7-133, Misrepresentation of Academic
Credentials

It is a Class A misdemeanor to misrepresent academic
credentials. A person commits the offense of misrepresentation of
academic credentials who, knowing that the statement is false and
with the intent to secure employment at or admission to an
institution of higher education in Tennessee, represents, orally or
in writing that such person:

(1) Has successfully completed the required course work for and
has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas from an
accredited institution of higher education;

(2) Has successfully completed the required course work for and
has been awarded one (1) or more degrees for diplomas from a
particular institution of higher education; or

(3) Has successfully completed the required course work for and
has been awarded one (1) or more degrees or diplomas in a
particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of
higher education.